Consumer and Trade Research Specialist

Industry Category	Sales / Marketing	Position	Marketing / Business Dev
Recruitment Department		Number Of Recruits	several
Work Location	Metro Manila (NCR) Taguig	Nature Of Work	Full Time
Gender Requirements	Male	Marriage Requirement	No marital status restrictions
Education Level	College Diploma	Work Experience	No work experience restrictions
Age Requirement	Above 18 years old	Salary Package	Negotiable
Updated Date	2022-09-23	Valid Until	Long-term validity

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR - REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Marketing, Economics, Mathematics, Social Sciences, or any other related field. An equivalent of the same in working experience is also acceptable for this position.At least 3 years of work experience in market research and data analytics from any market research agency or FMCG industryTobacco / retail industry experience is a plusFluent in English (written and verbal)Project Management and People management experience is a plusFunctional SkillsA strong foundation in research methodologies and statistical analysisStrategic thinker who is able to develop and execute plans and tactics independently at all levelsDetail-oriented, strong analytical and problem-solving skillsOutstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skillsProven people management skills, team player. Cross-cultural experienceAbility to work well in a fast-paced, consensus-driven, diverse environmentProficient in MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, & Powerpoint Knowledge of other data visualization tools is a plus

WHAT THIS POSITION IS about - PURPOSE:

The Consumer and Trade Insights Specialist will support the insights team on research requirements and data analysis needs, which will aid in converting data into actionable insights required in the formulation of business strategies and decisions. The role is integral in the development of a consumer-centric understanding of the tobacco trade landscape. He/she must connect different sources of information (internal or external), identify and address information need gaps in an efficient and timely manner, in compliance with the company's quality standards and policy.

WHAT WILL YOU DO - RESPONSIBILITIES:

Report and AnalysisEstablish a solid understanding of a consumer-centric and business-centric view of the landscape and dynamics of traditional and modern trade and other emerging channels i.e. digitalProfile the trade based on different types of channels (wholesaler or retailer, modern vs general trade, others) and types of consumers/ shoppers who visit the outlet, while identifying opportunities for growth for tobacco products (ready-made cigarettes, reduced-risk products, and other tobacco products)Support a deeper understanding of the consumers of different tobacco products and shopper behavior, in generalAssist the team in building custom reports and dashboardsExpand data sources through searching and incorporating external sources on FMCG consumer trends, retail trade insight, and other macro indicators to strengthen analysisPerforms ad hoc analyses, whenever needed, while ensuring timely and accurate reporting to all stakeholders Project ManagementIdentifies key business challenges, determines and designs independently the necessary solutions, tools, and analyses to help drive brand growth strategies and plans through actionable insights and recommendationManages independently and/or supports all research requirements from designing the study, creating project brief, questionnaire design, ensuring data accuracy, data analysis up to reporting and management of the external agencyEnsure strategic insights projects are in line with business requirements, proactively ensure milestone completions, and raising to the stakeholder's potential issues that might be encountered upon implementation Strategic Business SupportPartner and cross-collaborate with different departments, not limited to Marketing & Sales, for any data-driven custom analysis and research requirementsSupport special projects not limited to the following: Driving actionability of consumer segmentation at a territory levelAssisting the team in delivering a quality trade censusAdministrative SupportPerforms administrative tasks such as budget monitoring, creation of internal documents such as contracts, project briefs, purchase requisition, purchase order requests, closure reports, and other tasks that may be assigned from time to time

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work in our office in Taguig CityBe covered with medical insurance and HMO upon hiring, with HMO dependent coverage and medicine allowanceReceive bonuses and cash allowances such as meal and transport allowanceHave access to over 200 company trainingWell-being programs for employeesOpportunities for your career growthRecreational facilities in the office - Videoke, billiard and table tennisBe part of a truly international and diverse company with over 40,000 employees in 130 countries.Experience the culture of an Investors in People certified companyFind out why 9 out of 10 employees recommend us to a friend.Understand why 9 out of 10 employees say they feel free to be themselves.

Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is a member of the Japan Tobacco Group of Companies (JT), a leading international tobacco company. With headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, JTI markets world renowned brands and has operations in more than 120 countries with significant growth through the commitment of our internationally diverse workforce of 45,000 people.We’re JTI, and we believe in freedom. We think that the possibilities are limitless when you’re free to choose. We’ve spent the last 20 years innovating, creating new and better products for our consumers to choose from. It’s how we’ve grown to be present in more than 120 countries, and how we’ve grown from 40 to 5,000+ employees with 38 branch offices and 3 entities (Market, AMC, & GBS) in the Philippines.But our business isn’t just business. Our business is our people. And JTI is a company where people are the difference. We believe in their freedom to choose, think, and be themselves every day, and this makes us stronger as a business.That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It’s why 9 out of 10 would recommend us to a friend. And why we’ve been recognized as INVESTORS IN PEOPLE for the 3rd time in Philippines.Times have changed, and we have introduced new tools at JTI that will help start your career with us without having to leave the house. Our application process and interviews can be handled online. And even your first working day, and every day until life gets back to normal.